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Join USAtl
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  • Representing the best interests of all local members
    Elect USATL Representing the best interests of all local members

Our mission and vision

Team USATL is made up of SAG-AFTRA member performers that call Atlanta home and work as on-camera actors, stunt performers, dancers, intimacy coordinators, singers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. As a united USATL slate, we agree to collaborate on issues affecting our market because we are, first and foremost, fully committed to keeping the work here and growing the work to benefit all Atlanta local members. 

 

Our mission is to improve the lives of members and their families by preserving and expanding local work opportunities, educating through relevant and comprehensive resources, and empowering members in navigating their careers.

 

Each local SAG-AFTRA election involves electing trusted leadership to address local governance and issues unique to each market. USATL is committed to enhancing the strength and influence of SAG-AFTRA in the Atlanta Local market. We are united in the belief in the dignity and worth of our members and the work they provide.

 

Our strength is our diversity and our common cause is working together so that Atlanta Local members can be fully engaged with their career and their union.

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Union Strong

Our power and effectiveness depends upon the active participation, commitment and solidarity of our Atlanta Local members. Strong local unions exist when the membership is informed, educated and active.

Union Smart

Educating Atlanta local members on contracts, safety, and professional skills creates empowered workers that can better navigate and fully engage in their own careers.

Union Safe

Whether it’s physical protections or harassment and assault in the workplace, performer safety is a top priority. We fully support and promote all national SAG-AFTRA initiatives to keep performers safe both on and off set.

Union Solutions

Providing practical solutions that meet the current climate of the Atlanta Local and most accurately represent and benefit Atlanta Local members to protect and further enhance work opportunities in this right-to-work state.

Union Synergy

Promoting and maintaining a union that is inclusive of all members and thrives on the talents of our diversity through awareness, education, and with a clear understanding of the SAG-AFTRA constitution and diversity action plans.

Union Support

Engaging in productive communication to create active participation, commitment and solidarity of our Atlanta Local members. Strong local unions exist when the membership is informed, educated and active.

Expand

Expand

Preserve and expand work opportunities for local members, through innovative codes and contracts that counters Georgia’s Right-to-Work status and expand local membership through compelling organization efforts.

Our strategy

Enable

Enable

Provide the means to educate our members through training and resources, such as Conservatory Classes, Q&A’s with Local Staff, and Contract/Working Condition Panels for SAG-AFTRA, Atlanta Local members.

Empower

Empower

Continue a local SAG-AFTRA environment of readily available information and clear communication in order to enable local members to be full participants in their chosen profession with confidence and authority.

Some of Our Achievements

2021 SAG‑AFTRA Atlanta candidates

Board Member Candidates

Members will vote for National Board Member, President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary and 8 Local Board Members at Large.

Look for USATL members on your ballot and vote for each of the candidates below.

Clayton Landey

Clayton Landey

National Board Member
Eric Goins

Eric Goins

President
Keith Meriweather

Keith Meriweather

1st Vice President
Nikki Young

Nikki Young

2nd Vice President
Adena Brumer

Adena Brumer

Secretary
Karen Ceesay

Karen Ceesay

Member-At-Large
Jessica Nam

Jessica Nam

Member-At-Large
Njema Williams

Njema Williams

Member-At-Large
Helen Ingebritsen

Helen Ingebritsen

Member-At-Large
Brian Kurlander

Brian Kurlander

Member-At-Large
Dacia James Lewis

Dacia James Lewis

Member-At-Large
Samantha J. McDonald

Samantha J. McDonald

Member-At-Large
Yolanda Asher

Yolanda Asher

Member-At-Large

Convention Delegate Candidates

Local members will vote for 12 Convention Delegates to represent Atlanta.

Look for USATL members on your ballot and vote for each of the candidates below.

Brian Kurlander

Brian Kurlander

David Alexander

David Alexander

Keith Meriweather

Keith Meriweather

Nikki Young

Nikki Young

Yolanda Asher

Yolanda Asher

Jessica Nam

Jessica Nam

Dacia James Lewis

Dacia James Lewis

Adena Brumer

Adena Brumer

Samantha J. McDonald

Samantha J. McDonald

Karen Ceesay

Karen Ceesay

Njema Williams

Njema Williams

Helen Ingebritsen

Helen Ingebritsen

2023 SAG‑AFTRA Atlanta election

In addition to other duties, local union leaders communicate and lead the change process, educate members about SAG-AFTRA principles and execute strategies that protect and expand opportunities for local members. We encourage all local members to participate in choosing the next generation of leaders for this thriving Atlanta local market. Please make sure your voice is heard and vote.

2023 Election Countdown

Voting Begins July 27, 2021

    Important Election dates

    •  July 31:                 Ballots Mailed to Members

    • August 30:            Deadline for Receipt of Voted Ballots

    • October 21-23:     National Convention

    About Our Atlanta Local

    Our Atlanta Local

    Our Atlanta Local

    The SAG-AFTRA, Atlanta Local services members working in Georgia and South Carolina. With over 4,000 SAG-AFTRA members, our local continues to grow its well-trained, skilled work force and attract a record number of entertainment productions. Because Georgia is a right-to-work state, it’s critical that we stay visibly active in our market in order to preserve and expand union work opportunities for all local members.

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